Education
Summer Reading: 15 Book Recommendations for Kids
Has boredom snuck into your child’s long, lazy days of summer? Here are some exciting book picks to spark their imagination.
Virginia Tech, UVA Change Legacy Admissions Policies
Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, schools throughout the commonwealth are reexamining the factors they use to consider admission.
Alexandria Principal Competing to Be Mrs. America
Ingrid Bynum is on a mission to promote student literacy to a larger audience.
Fairfax County Public Schools Adopts Equity Policy
The new policy will help “ensure alignment with our values,” the school system said.
Alexandria City High School Gets New Principal
Alexander Duncan III has worked with the school system since 2007, and said he’s made “student advocacy a pinnacle of my career’s work.”
Understand the 2+2 Method to a Bachelor’s Degree
This alternate college route can save money and make for a smoother transition after high school.
Newest Loudoun County Elementary School Named for Henrietta Lacks
Cancer cells taken from Henrietta Lacks would advance medical research around the world.
Summer Reading: 19 Book Recommendations for Kids
Reading doesn’t have to end because kids are not in school. These picks will capture kids’ attention and kick-start their summer reading goals.
How to Avoid Summer Educational Slide
Try these activities and tutoring sites to keep kids engaged and learning when they’re not in school.
National Museum of Asian Art Celebrates 100 Years
Both the permanent collection and exciting new exhibits are worth seeing at this classic Smithsonian museum.
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